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On Thursday, December 18, from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. EST national civil and human rights partner organizations, including African American Policy Forum, Amnesty International, Hip Hop Caucus, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Muslim Advocates, National Bar Association, Inc., and Rainbow PUSH Coalition, on behalf of the Civil Rights Ferguson and Police Reform Coalition will host a Virtual Town hall discussion on combatting police misconduct and brutality, the newly released racial profiling guidance by the Department of Justice and possible solutions. To participate by phone, please call (605) 562-0020 and enter the Meeting ID pin 305-823-740. To follow the conversation on Twitter, please use the hashtag #Unified4Justice

This Friday, December 19th, Councillor Tito Jackson will convene the first of a series of hearings to inquire on the state of diversity and inclusion in area colleges and universities. The hearings will begin with testimony from Boston University, the largest higher education institution in Boston, the third largest employer in the city, and the alma mater of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Where: The Christopher Iannella Chamber of Boston City Hall When: Friday, December 19th 1:30pm

The MBLA's  Community Service Committee hosted DEFAMATION, on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Northeastern University School of Law. DEFAMATION is a riveting courtroom drama that illuminates our common perceptions about race, religion and class and where the audience is the jury. Over 110 high school students and chaperones attended. The students asked engaging, sophisticated, and thought-provoking questions concerning representation within the [...]

On October 21, 2014, the MBLA hosted its annual Fall Student Welcome Reception at Goodwin Procter.  The evening featured a presentation by Goodwin Procter associate and recent law school graduate, Jennifer Kent, on professional networking and etiquette.  Students and lawyers alike then had an opportunity to put their networking skills to practice!

On December 2, 2014 the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association will be hosting the second session of our 2014 - 2015 Know Your Rights Program. Featuring The Honorable Pamela M. Dashiell, Associate Justice, Boston Municipal Court. When: Tuesday December 2, 2014 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EST Where: Shelbourne Community Center 2730 Washington Street Roxbury, MA 02119

On December 2nd the South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston will be hosting their 10th Annual Gala and Awards Dinner. When: Tuesday, December 2, 2014 Reception 6 P.M. | Dinner 7 P.M. Where: Taj Boston 15 Arlington Street, Boston, MA